Delhi Capitals beats Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket

 Ashutosh Sharma (66 not out) and Vipraj Nigam (39) created history in Vizag on Sunday as they contributed significantly to DC's highest-ever total chase in IPL history against LSG, commencing their season with a remarkable victory.

Ashutosh Sharma play
a unforgettable inning

Earlier, Delhi Capitals secured the toss and elected to bowl first. LSG initiated their innings positively, posting 46 runs for the first wicket prior to debutant Vipraj claiming the wicket of Aiden Markram (15). Mitchell Marsh (72) then combined with Pooran to add 87 runs for the second wicket, before being dismissed by Mukesh Kumar. Kuldeep Yadav subsequently dismissed Rishabh Pant (0).

Pooran's introduction at No. 3 sparked a fierce assault from both ends. Marsh attained his half-century in 21 balls, whereas Pooran took 24, enabling LSG to cross the 100 mark in the ninth over. Pooran's aggression against spinners was particularly pronounced, as he accumulated 60 runs off 18 balls at a strike rate of 333.33. His 28-run over against Stubbs was a highlight, where he smashed four consecutive sixes and a four off his offspin. Meanwhile, Marsh displayed unyielding aggression against quicks, boasting a strike rate of 255.55.

Hero of the Unforgettable Match

Mitchell Starc secured two vital wickets in his last over, sending back Shahbaz Ahmed (9) and Ayush Badoni (0), to rein in LSG's innings. David Miller (27 not out) blasted some crucial boundaries late in the innings, lifting LSG to 209 for 8 at the close of 20 overs.

DC experienced a rapid loss of wickets as Jake Fraser-McGurk (1), Abhishek Porel (0), Sameer Rizvi (4), and Axar Patel (22) all returned to the pavilion within the powerplay. Furthermore, they lost Faf du Plessis (29) in the very next over, finding themselves reduced to 65 for 5.

Tristan Stubbs (34) attempted to revive DC's fortunes but ultimately lost his wicket in the 13th over after hitting two consecutive sixes. Vipraj Nigam (39) unexpectedly revitalized DC's prospects with swift hits but was dismissed by Rathi in the 17th over. Starc (2) was dismissed in the very next over as DC lost their eighth.

Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar.

Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant(w/c), David Miller, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi.